Who ISTJs Are Most Compatible With
ISTJ’s personality compatibility is based on the cognitive alignment of the types, their temperament, and their interaction style. ISTJs are as follows:
- Cognitive functions: Si Te Fi Ne
- Temperament (Kiersey): Guardians
- Interaction style (Linda Berens): Chart The Course
There is no perfect 100% compatible match. ISTJs are scored for their compatibility with other personality types based on four factors- communication, passion, friendship, and partnership. A match that is high in one is often lower in another. It is up to the individual to decide which factors are most important for them in a relationship.
Communication
ISTJs have the greatest compatibility in communication with types that share the same cognitive functions. The cognitive functions are like languages our minds speak and when someone has the same functions, we do not have to translate our minds to them. ISTJs speak the languages of past instances and facts. As a result, ISTJs communication compatibility can be broken down as follows:
- High Compatibility: ISTJ, ESTJ, ENFP, INFP
- Medium High Compatibility: INTJ, ENTJ, ESFJ, ISFJ
- Medium Low Compatibility: ISFP, ESFP, ENTP, INTP
- Low Compatibility: INFJ, ENFJ, ESTP, ISTP
Partnership
For partnership, ISTJs are most compatible with EP types- meaning ENTP, ENFP, ESTP, and ESFP. Together, they are the most efficient and get the most done. The two balance each other out and their working styles do not clash with each other, preventing conflict and complacency.
Friendship
For friendship, ISTJs tend to be compatible with fellow SJ types. This means they have the greatest compatibility for companionship with ISTJs, ESTJs, ESFJs, and ISFJs. These types see the world through a similar lens and so can easily get along and enjoy activities together.
Passion
ISTJs have the greatest amount of passion compatibility in a relationship with those that have opposite cognitive functions to them. For them, ESTPs, ISTPs, ENFJs, and INFJs are polar opposites to them and create a spark. However, this passion can also turn to the most electric fights. These types together are the most likely to resolve their arguments with “physical activities.”